YouTube may seem like a hub for a whole lot of silly videos, but have you ever thought of using it as a business tool? YouTube has an annotation feature which allows you to insert links to other videos on the site, though it’s not possible to embed external links. There is a way to…

RIP Microsoft Internet Explorer – Microsoft Is Killing You Off! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DbgiOCTQts?feature=player_embedded]At its peak, Internet Explorer accounted for 95% of website visits – as of today, about 1 in 4 web users still call it their browser of choice. But Microsoft has announced that after 19 years, they’re gradually going to end support for IE….

Does St. Patrick’s Day have you feeling lucky? We hate to burst your bubble, but luck just isn’t enough when it comes to protecting your business. If you’re not prepared when there’s a breach in your security, you’ll face downtime, lost wages, and diminished trust with your clients. Companies need more protection now than ever,…

Have you been speaking with your IT company about the end of support for Windows Small Business Server 2003? If not, you’re cutting it close. Microsoft is set to discontinue support for its Windows Server 2003 in just a few short months, and your small business needs to be prepared and get ready to upgrade….

Did you know that March is fraud prevention month? 1000s of Canadians are defrauded every year, and you can’t afford to be next. Fraud can encompass a lot – the theft of your money, identity, and even self-respect. Knowing the signs and learning how to protect yourself is your best bet to stay safe.  …

On March 10th, 2015, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates, which happened to be one of the biggest sets of updates lately, including KB3033929 amongst various other security-related updates. Unfortunately, many Windows 7 users have noticed the KB3033929 update causing a reboot loop, wherein the device unexpectedly restarts; causing frustration and disruption for the user….

Technology is here to help improve the way we work – to streamline tasks, improve quality of work, and generally make things a little bit easier. Working with Microsoft Excel is a big part of business today, whether you’re crunching numbers, organizing tasks or simply storing information. What if you could make the experience even…

If you accept credit cards, you must be compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standard.  But it’s not just you and your staff that have to adhere to these rules. Compliance also extends to the companies or individuals that maintain your IT systems. Why? They have potential access to your customers’ private…

It Means You’ve Been LUCKY! But You Can’t Count on Luck Forever! Schedule Your FREE Security Assessment With Us to Protect Your Business and Your Livelihood Before It’s Too Late! The news is full of stories about companies like Chick-fil-A, Sony, and JP Morgan Chase losing valuable data in a cybercrime attack. But it’s not…

Crypto Virus 3.0 Continues to Infect Computers & Encrypt Files! Crypto Virus 3.0 is a dangerous, updated version of the ransomware virus that is infecting and damaging computers everywhere. Like Crypto 2.0, the bug encrypts your files and data and then demands a ransom of $500 in Bitcoins to get your information back. Unfortunately, those…

Apple is typically thought of as having the leading operating system for security, so this might surprise you – Windows is not only more secure than Linux, but also Apple’s iOS and OS X. Oddly, Windows has been constantly mocked for its supposed abundant security flaws. The National Vulnerability Database did a study which sought…

Is your business getting the service and support you deserve? Your Ottawa IT service company needs to understand that the most important part of their job is to keep you protected. You can have all the tools and applications possible to streamline your work and make management easier, but if you’re not being protected, then your…